Conversations with Ginny and Emma

Why are women walking away from the Church?
Lydia Grace Kaiser, author of Bible Truth About Women - What They Don’t Tell You, explains how mistranslations and biased interpretations have shaped what many believe about women's roles in the church. 
She shares why passages in Genesis 2 and 1 Timothy may not mean what we’ve been told - and how silencing women’s voices can lead to abuse of power, Gen Z disengagement from the Church, and harm to both men and women. 
Helpful Links: 
Book: Bible Truth About Women: What They Don't Tell You
Website: Lydia Grace Kaiser
Facebook: Lydia Grace Kaiser
Substack: @LydiaGraceKaiser
 
 

Millions Around the World are Watching The Chosen - Why?
Stan Jantz of the Come and See Foundation shares the amazing story behind the hit streaming series The Chosen—and how its intimate and relatable portrayal of Jesus and his disciples is drawing viewers back to the Bible.
Learn about the ambitious vision to bring the show to 1 billion people in 600 heart languages—always free of cost.
 
Helpful Links
The Chosen – Watch Here
Come and See | Help Reach the World with the Authentic Jesus
Stan Jantz – Global Ambassador for Come and See
 
 
00:00 Why The Chosen Matters
00:33 Meet Stan Jantz
00:59 Funding Models Explained
03:45 What Makes It Different
06:49 Biblical Integrity And Imagination
08:36 Relatable Disciples Stories
10:40 Little James And Suffering
14:59 Personal Journey To Come And See
18:56 Global Distribution Stories
21:10 Translation Into Heart Languages
25:00 What’s Next Seasons And Films
28:47 App Community And Wrap Up

Meaning. Belonging. Purpose.
Three things every person needs—but how do we actually find them?
Dr. Os Guinness shares his journey from war-torn China to a deep and lasting faith, offering a clear and honest path forward for anyone searching for identity and meaning.
If you’re asking the big questions about life and your place in it, this conversation is for you.
Helpful Links: 
All Books by Os Guinness 
Books discussed on podcast
The Great Quest: Invitation to an Examined Life and Sure Path to Meaning
Signals of Transcendence: Listening to the Promptings of Life
American Agonistes: America's 250th and the Restoration of a Nation in Conflict with Itself and Its past
Documentary
"Truth Rising" Documentary
 
 

What does Gen Z really want to know about God?
Author Tanita Maddox reveals Gen Z’s biggest spiritual questions—Is God real? Am I enough? Am I safe?—and explains how the Church can respond with empathy, listening, and hope to a generation marked by anxiety, loneliness, and a longing to be heard.  
 
Helpful Links
Buy Tanita's Book Here:  What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God: Seven Questions About Life and Faith
Connect with Dr. Tanita Maddox:
Visit Tanita's website
Or follow her on Instagram
 

What happens when the Bible is read by women?
The her.Bible creator Jenny Steinbach shares the story of an audio Bible narrated entirely by women. With 32 voices from 10 countries, the multi-ethnic Her.Bible offers a fresh way of hearing Scripture and connecting a new generation to God’s Word.
Links: 
her.BIBLE – A Women's Audio Bible
 
 

Yes - There was a real Santa Claus - St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra.
In this special Christmas episode, Emma and Ginny speak with Father John about the historic St. Nicholas and the significance of the whole Advent season. You’ll discover new traditions to make the season richer and more meaningful for your family. Take a listen!
Helpful Resources 
Books:
To Dance with God: Family Ritual and Community Celebration 
Glad and Golden Hours: A Companion for Advent and Christmastide
The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life - The Ancient Practices Series
Films:
VeggieTales | Saint Nicholas 🎄 Christmas Special
Saint Nicholas: The Real Story (2015) | Full Movie
Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa
 

Can gratitude really change your life?
Award-winning author and life coach Donna Wyland sits down with Emma and Ginny to explore how gratitude can reshape a life. Donna opens up about personal loss, seeking purpose, and the passion behind her books, A Guided Gratitude Journal and Last Best Year: A Short Guide to a Grateful Life.
 
Helpful Links: 
https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Gratitude-Journal-Donna-Wyland/dp/1732870578/ref
https://www.amazon.com/Last-Best-Year-Short-Grateful-ebook/dp/B0FN6NM6FB/ref
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0025LHZNW?ingress=0&visitId=07fca6c8-afa3-4515-a342-f6a72bf4ff4f&ccs_id=93d32cc6-1e14-4c85-969c-d60a7aa7f482
Spotify "Last Best Year" Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZdrrHave9d6tGMsc88iAS?si=ec8508c022d240c3
"Free to Be" Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freetobe/id1563122045
 

Is God multilingual? Is McDonald's food "ethnic?"
Dr. Nelson Jennings, a Missions Professor and Author, shares his experiences living and teaching in Japan and Korea. He explores the powerful connection between Culture and Faith, the transforming power of learning a new language, and the adventure of "moving toward people" wherever we live. 
Helpful Links: 
Editor, Global Missiology - English (GME - http://www.globalmissiology.org/) 
East Asia Coordinator, Dictionary of Christian Biography in Asia (DCBAsia - https://dcbasia.org/)
President, Global Mission Leadership Forum (KGMLF - http://kgmlf2011.org/)
"Worldwide Witnesses" (blogpost - http://jnelsonjennings.blogspot.com/)
 
Amazon Author Page (https://www.amazon.com/author/jnelsonjennings) 
 
 

AI is everywhere—and it’s changing how we live. 
Johns Hopkins Instructor David Concepcion separates the real from the hype—and explores how AI is impacting our society, relationships, and even our faith. A hopeful conversation that blends caution with curiosity.
About Today’s Guest:
David Concepcion | Hopkins EP Online
https://www.linkedin.com/in/trusted/
Articles and Websites:
AI and Faith
Does AI hurt the environment? Does it impact energy bills? : It's Been a Minute : NPR
How to master chatGPT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tLHVyd7WtM
Review of useful AI Tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upDOltxNRqQ
How can a church use AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCU_y2b23U

Is the True Hero returning to popular culture?
Vincent Andreano, founder of Oblation Comics, talks about his upcoming graphic novel, Arbiter.  Discover how Vinny's daughter inspired him to return to his passion for art and storytelling and why he believes popular culture is seeking True Heroes. Get encouragement for rediscovering your own passion and getting to work today!
Links to Vinny's work
ARBITER | Oblation Comics
Arbiter - FundMyComic
 
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:39 Meet Vinny: The Artist's Journey
01:20 Founding Oblation Comics
02:33 Reigniting the Passion
04:12 The Craft of Graphic Novels
08:47 The Story of Arbiter
10:04 Inspiration and Themes
14:01 The Evolution of Heroes
16:29 The Evolution of Superheroes and Transhumanism
17:30 Revival and the Return to Truth
18:24 Bonding Through Art with My Daughter
21:08 Balancing Passion Projects with Family Life
21:44 The Journey of Creating Arbiter
27:05 Crowdfunding and Bringing Arbiter to Life
30:23 Final Thoughts and Inspirational Message